Why I Used to AVOID the Trinity--and Now I LOVE It | Heart of a Shepherd Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 Welcome back to the Heart of a Shepherd Podcast for season two! Rob Trenckmann shares why he used to avoid the doctrine of the Trinity and now it's one of his favorite, heart-warming realities. We dive deep into John 1:1-3. This episode explores why religious individuals often miss Jesus despite their familiarity with religious texts and practices. John’s Gospel, known for its unique and poetic introduction of Jesus, sets the stage for a profound exploration of real faith, the nature of God as a Trinity, and the importance of knowing Jesus through His stories. Tune in to understand the mystery of the Word made flesh and how to truly connect with God's love.

00:00 Welcome Back to Season Two

00:35 A Life-Changing Move

03:09 Introducing the New Series: John's Gospel

06:44 The Mystery of the Trinity

17:46 The Communicating God 2

2:05 Invitation to Know Jesus

24:39 Conclusion and Next Steps

Join Rob Trenckmann from the Heart of a Shepherd Podcast as he shares a thought-provoking interview recorded at Cambridge for the Divinity Divulged Podcast. Rob discusses the nature of human beings, focusing on theological anthropology and pedagogy, with emphasis on Augustine's affective framework of the soul. He is joined by Dr. Joseph Powell and Professor Simeon Zahl, who elaborate on topics like the motivations behind human actions, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the implications for teaching theology. Discover how passion, desire, and education intertwine in both historical and contemporary contexts. Don’t miss this engaging conversation filled with insights on living transformed lives and leading transformed ministries.

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Series

00:20 The Mystery of Jesus's Teaching

01:42 Introducing the Divinity Divulged Podcast

02:14 Rob Trenckmann's Research Background

04:46 Theological Anthropology and Pedagogy

05:58 Augustine's Doctrine of Divine Illumination

19:56 Pascal's Influence and Critique of Rationality

22:43 Sin, Justification, and Sanctification

26:53 Exploring the Concept of Sin and Sanctification

27:46 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Transformation

30:12 Augustine's Influence on Protestant Theology

30:47 Understanding the Heart in Christian Theology

37:30 Pedagogy and Augustine's Anthropology

41:34 Educational Theory and Theological Anthropology

50:26 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

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